Dharamshala Tourism

District	Kangra
Population	53543 (2015)
State	Himachal Pradesh
Pincode	176215
Telephone Code	01892
Elevation	4780 ft

Resting at an altitude of 1475 meters, Dharamshala is an exquisite summer getaway. The small town, nestled in the Kangra valley, is adorned with Deodar cedar trees, creating a picturesque view that must be seen to be believed. Adding to its charm is the fact that it is the residence of the Dalai Lama and many Tibetan monks, giving it a spiritual and sacred atmosphere. Tourists often visit the Namgyal Monastery, built by the 3rd Dalai Lama in 1575, to experience the monk culture and understand the seven pillars of Buddhism firsthand.
Masrur, known for its stunning rock-cut temples, offers a serene and magnificent experience to both Hindus and Buddhists alike. The temples resemble those at Ellora and showcase ancient Indian architecture with modern touches, piquing the curiosity of visitors to learn more about India's rich history.
While in Dharamshala, it's essential to visit the famous War Memorial and pay homage to the brave martyrs who lost their lives in the Indo-China War of 1962 and the Indo-Pak Wars of 1947, 1965, and 1971, protecting our nation from foreign invasion.
A trip to McLeod Ganj, named after Sir Donald Friell McLeod, the lieutenant governor of Punjab, is a must. It offers a plethora of options to keep visitors entertained, from playing sports to shopping in Tibetan markets and visiting temples. The town has everything to cater to the diverse interests of visitors.

Places to Visit in Dharamshala

HPCA Stadium

It wouldn’t be wrong if you called Dharamshala’s Cricket stadium the most beautiful cricket stadium in the entire world. The view is almost breathtaking. While the trees adorn the backdrop, the pavilions have been given a touch of ancient temples. If you are a fan of cricket, a trip to the beautiful stadium is compulsory and should be on top of your list. You can help yourself with as many pictures as you like. To experience a stadium surrounded with mountains is a lifetime experience and must be capitalised on.

Gyuto Monastery

As the name itself suggests, Dharamshala is the house of various religions. The history of Gyuto monastery is as interesting as is its location. In previous times the monastery was known to teach its monks the powers of tantrism, a sort of black magic. Even today, people visit Gyuto to rewind history and brush up folklores about magic and tantrism. What is surprising is that here, black magic is used to heal people’s problems. To make matters memorable, take photographs and trek around the monastery.

Bhagsu Falls

Located at about 11 km. from Dharamshala, Bhagsu falls is known for its unparalleled beauty and an old temple. Imagine stepping into a waterfall that is surrounded on all sides by rising mountains and lush green trees! A temple dedicated to lord Shiva resides nearby. It is said that dipping in the cold water of Bhagsu falls pleases the lord very much and whoever does that is blessed by Shiva himself. There is a cafeteria too where one can find mouth-watering local cuisines cooked in typical Himachali style.

Naddi

Resting peacefully at an altitude of 7152ft, Naddi is a beautiful village of Himachal Pradesh, known for its spectacular landscapes and mindboggling treks. Every year thousands of visitors from around the world come to Naddi to enjoy the serenity of place and to experience a world that they have only seen on televisions and perhaps in their dreams. If you love watching the sun set, you must visit the sunset point at Naddi. If you are planning to visit Naddi, learning a bit of Himachali or Punjabi will do you a lot of good as the localities here mostly communicate in either of the two languages.

Jwalamukhi Devi Temple

Jwalamukhi devi temple is one of the best examples of India’s brains in architecture. Since it also is one of the most important shaktipeeths, it is visited all round the year by tourists and devotees alike. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Jwalamukhi and is located at about 30 km. to the south of Kangra valley. It is said that Akbar, one of the most powerful Mughal emperors, tried dousing the flames releasing off the deity’s mouth and when he remained unsuccessful in doing so, he submitted to the mother’s power and presented her with gems and gold made accessories.

War Memorial

The war memorial guards the boundary of Dharamshala. It is built right at the entry point of the town. It is dedicated to those brave martyrs of India who gave away their lives fighting for us. What makes the experience magical is the walk through a dense forest of pine trees to reach the memorial. Inside the memorial, the names of the heroes have been inscribed on stones to make sure that their memories stay alive with us.

Namgyal Monastery

Founded in 16th century, the Namgyal monastery was brought into existence by the second Dalai Lama, Gendum Gyatso. It is located in the modern day Tibet and is known for providing monks learning on Buddhist’s religious texts and treatises. It is located right next to the residence of Dalai Lama and has, throughout years, served as a pillar of Buddhism. The Namgyal monastery is a beautiful mixture of religion and abstinence and therefore, must be visited by those who are looking to find balance in life.

Ideal Itinerary for Dharamshala Tour

here is the ideal itinerary for Dharamshala tour

Day 1

Arrive Delhi same day start journey to Dharamshala by Volvo Bus at 05.30 PM from ITO Office, Bal bhavan, New Delhi travel overnight.

Day 2

Morning 8 Am Arrive in Dharamshala meet our representative and then transfer to hotel and leisure free day. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 3

After breakfast enjoy full day tour of Dharamshala, visit the Namgyal monastery at McLeodganj. Bhagsu Fall, Naddi View Point, Cricket Stadium and war Memorial. Evening at leisure to visit the markets at Dharamshala.

Day 4

After breakfast, check out hotel in the noon, at 12:00 pm. keep the luggage at Hotel reception & take a walk of village, enjoy shopping on Mall Road for Family, friends and loved one. In the evening it`s time to say Good Bye to Beautiful Hill Station Dharamshala with life time memories